What are the Do's and Don'ts of Semen Analysis

If your semen analysis report comes abnormal it is always prudent to take advice from your fertility expert. Remember that a slight deviation from normal values does not mean that natural conception is impossible for you. In certain cases you might need to go through some further investigations like physical examination, some blood tests like FSH or Testosterone level etc. to plan for next line of treatment. Fortunately, now a broad spectrum of treatment modalities is available ranging from Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI) to extraction of sperm from testis followed by Intractyoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).

However, we would like to advice you some tips to keep your semen healthy:

Quit smoking as smoking can cause severe reduction in sperm count, motility and mor-phology. Besides it results in increased DNA damage in sperm chromosomes leading to production of genetically abnormal sperms.
Limit your alcohol consumption as excessive alcohol intake could result in abnormal se-men parameters.
Adopt a healthy diet containing more fruits, vegetables and plenty of water.
Try to practice physical exercise like swimming, running, walking etc for at least 1 hour a day.
Avoid wearing tight underwear and use your laptop keeping it on a table rather than on your lap.
You may start taking some vitamins like vitamin C and Vitamin E along with extra sup-plement of zinc, selenium etc. These nutritional supplements improve sperm function.

Don’t hesitate to get your semen checked if you are facing fertility issues.
Do not worry if your semen analysis report comes abnormal. Consult a Fertility Specialist who can definitely find a solution to your problem and help you achieve parenthood.